Personal musings about Polk County/Central Florida/Tampa Bay area politics and other various issues of interest. In this region of the Sunshine State, there's never really a dull moment!

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

SOMEBODY'S GOT A SENSE OF HUMOUR OR...

Friday, I posted that a Sunday School class from Bartow's First Baptist Church had erected a Nativity scene on the grounds in front of the Neil Combee County Administration Building, without seeking permission of county officials. This was hours after the County Commission had denied permission to First Presbyterian Church of Bartow to put up a similar display in front of the old County Courthouse.

The idea behind denying religious displays on public property is that once you give approval for one group, you must treat all other religions the same...even groups such as the Wiccans or snake-worshippers. To do otherwise would be to promote or give one one religion preference over another, which would be contrary to our Constitution.

The County Commission has asked the church's pastor to appear before them at their meeting Wednesday to officially request that the Nativity scene remain through the holiday. Even if that request is denied, the county would likely give the church a period of time to remove it...which means it would likely remain through the Christmas weekend.

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I was born and raised in South Mississippi, although during my high school years we made our home just outside Houston. After returning to Mississippi I attended the University of Southern Mississippi, then launched a 15 year career as a radio personality. For the past eight years I have been employed in the call centre industry, currently handling sales and customer service calls for one of America's premier door and window companies. I am truly blessed with two children and a beautiful six year old granddaughter who keep me feeling young.
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